Jessie Dunlop is a visual artist, with a background in museums and archaeology. She has worked on excavation sites in Southern England and Central Spain. This fascination with the past is evident in her art, and the stories that are told upon the canvas. Originally from England, she now calls the Okanagan Valley home. Dunlop is inspired by history, old photos, and half-remembered stories from her childhood. The artist's work has been described as "otherworldly" and is peopled by characters and strange landscapes, drawn from her imagination.
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With background in Archaeology
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travelled across South America and Australia too, before settling in Canada.
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& Inspired by Fairytales
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Art in Oils, Acrylic and Watercolour
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Tumbleweed Gallery – Penticton BC
Dunlop’s work is featured at the Tumbleweed Gallery, in Penticton BC. Come and see the latest artworks for yourself. About the Tumbleweed Art Gallery. The Tumbleweed is an artist run gallery. The gallery features unusual and inspiring works of art from local artists. The gallery also offers framing services and advice, to ensure that your Read more about Tumbleweed Gallery – Penticton BC[…]
An Interview with the Artist
Click to watch an interview with the artist, as she talks about her work. Jessie Dunlop (b.1988) is a visual artist, with a background in archaeology and museums. Dunlop’s work has been described as “otherworldly” and is peopled by characters and strange landscapes, drawn from her imagination. Originally from England, she now calls Penticton ( Read more about An Interview with the Artist[…]
Free Self-Guided Art Gallery Tours in Downtown Penticton.
Did you know? Penticton is home to 13 art galleries, all within easy walking distance. This is a free, and family friendly activity that you can enjoy on a quiet day or rainy afternoon. Why not grab a map from one of the galleries and start your own art adventure. Where to find the Best Read more about Free Self-Guided Art Gallery Tours in Downtown Penticton.[…]
Motive
Event: Motive Art Exhibit Location: Tumbleweed Gallery, Penticton Dates: June 23rd to Mid-November 2016 Details: Artwork from the Penticton Tumbleweed Gallery Collective. Artists: Jill Leir Salter, Liz Marshall, Susan McCarrell, W.L. Hibberd, Carol Munro, Jenny Long, Kirsten Robertson, Jessie Dunlop.
Portraits of Imaginary Friends
Event: Portraits of Imaginary Friends Location: St. Germain Cafe and Gallery, Penticton Dates: April 7th to May 16th 2016 Details: Imaginary Friends of artists from the South Okanagan, and Vancouver. Artists: Kristian Adam, Megan Majewski, Rebekah Plett, Tasha Zimich, Jan Little, Jenny Long, Sarah Fahey, Julia Iredale, Jessie Dunlop, Flavia, Andrea Hooge
Traction
Event: Traction Art Exhibit Location: Tumbleweed Gallery, Penticton Dates: November 19th 2015 to June 20th 2016 Details: New works of art from the 8 artists of the Tumbleweed Gallery Collective. Artists: Jill Leir Salter, Liz Marshall, Susan McCarrell, W.L. Hibberd, Jenny Long, Kirsten Lee, Jessie Dunlop.
Eight Vs 200
Event: Eight Versus 200 Art Exhibit at the St. Germain Cafe and Gallery, Penticton. Dates: November 19th 2015 to January 6th 2016 Details: Artwork from a selection of local artists, all priced at $200. Artists: Jessie Dunlop, Bethany Handfield, Kristine Lee, Jan Little, Jenny Long, Liz Marshall, Carol Munro, Heather Yip.
Muse – Unconventional Art Session – August 2015
Some photos from the “Muse Unconventional Art” Drawing session at Art House Penticton. The event was on August 21st 2015, and the next is scheduled for September 18th 2015 :) Models donned costumes, with a mermaid vs. Steampunk and burlesque dancer vs challenge cyclist.
Woman with Owl (2015)
Woman in a forest of shattered glass, with owl watching silently from her shoulder. Acrylic on Canvas. Painted at Art House from November 2014 through to August 2015. It has gone through many changes.